Moringa Tea Benefits For Health, Nutrition, And Preparation
Moringa seed oil, moringa leaves, and roots are all rich in essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals (2). Moringa is extremely low in fats and has no harmful cholesterol as well. Moringa leaves are packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, and B6, along with good amounts of essential amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals (3), (4). Also, it is a natural source of energy and promotes overall wellness.
The moringa leaves are traditionally sun-dried or oven-dried to preserve their nutritional benefits. Dehydrating the leaves to be used as dry leaf tea or powder has shown to increase its nutritional benefits as seen below (5).
| Nutrients (mg) | Fresh leaves | Dry leaves | Leaf powder |
| Calories (cal) | 92 | 329 | 205 |
| Protein | 6700 | 29400 | 27100 |
| Fat | 1700 | 1500 | 2300 |
| Carbohydrate | 12500 | 41200 | 38200 |
| Fiber | 900 | 12500 | 19200 |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06 | 2.02 | 2.64 |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05 | 21.3 | 20.5 |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Vitamin C | 220 | 15.8 | 17.3 |
| Vitamin E | 448 | 10.8 | 113 |
| Calcium | 440 | 2185 | 2003 |
| Magnesium | 42 | 448 | 368 |
| Phosphorus | 70 | 252 | 204 |
| Potassium | 259 | 1236 | 1324 |
| Copper | 0.07 | 0.49 | 0.57 |
| Iron | 0.85 | 25.6 | 28.2 |
| Sulfur | – | – | 870 |
In the powder form, moringa has (4):
- Proteins – 9 times more than yogurt
- Vitamin A – 10 times more than carrots
- Vitamin C – 50% more than oranges
- Potassium – 15 times more than bananas
- Calcium – 17 times more than milk
- Iron – 25 times more than spinach
Fun Fact
Ancient Mauryan warriors in India were believed to drink moringa tea during wars to gain strength and reduce stress.
Now that we have seen how nutritious moringa tea can be, let’s also take a look at its potential health benefits.
1. Helps Combat Malnutrition
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